Creative Arts Council Programs

Visit the Creative Arts Council’s Balentine Gallery at the Arts, Commerce & Visitors Centre, 211 West Water Street, Bluffton, Indiana 46714. (260)-824-5222 or wellscocreativearts.com Find event & membership information, view exhibits, purchase tickets, take classes, or volunteer.
Hours: Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday until 7 p.m. or by arrangement. Closing at noon April 10th.
IN THE BALENTINE GALLERY
Browse the cloth and thread works exhibit “Fabric of Faith” through April 15. Group tours or weekend visits may be arranged.
Next exhibit will be the Tri Kappa High School Art Show and Annual Children’s Art Exhibit, April 18-May 8. Open house and awards reception for student artists and the public on Sunday, April 19, 1 to 3 p.m. See www.wellscocreativearts.com” www.wellscocreativearts.com or call (260) 824-5222 for more information/
SCHOOL OF BALLET
Classes in session. Mark the family calendar for the students’ stage production “Gala Performance” to be on Sunday, May 17, free admission. Rehearsals on Saturdays will be scheduled by teachers.
EVENTS.
SMOOTH JAM FEST—Friday, April 17, 7 to 10 p.m., Brew Ha! at Ossian. Sign up by calling Stephanie at (260) 824-5222 or the Brew Ha!
OPEN MIC POETRY READING—Monday, April 20, 7 p.m., Balentine Gallery at the Arts Commerce & Visitors Centre. Open to poets, guests and listeners, free with coffeehouse atmosphere an snacks provided.
TAYLOR UNIVERSITY CONCERT CHORALE—Sunday, April 26, 3 p.m., Life Center Auditorium, no admission charge.
BENEFIT AUCTION—Friday, May 1, 5 p.m. preview; 6 p.m. dinner; gavel auction, 7 p.m., $30 per guest. Reservations needed.
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
ADULT ACTING CLASS—Come refine your acting skills and prepare for spring/summer auditions with instructor Stephanie Young. Sessions are from 7 to 8 p.m. for six Mondays, April 13-May 18, $50. Strengthen stage skills for auditions and roles.
RHAPSODY, RHYTHM & RHYME—developmental music for toddlers and their adults with Cindy Lemmen, now in session. New session begins April 13 through June 1, Mondays from 10 to 10:45 a.m.
PAINTING WORKSHOP—Saturday, April 18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Create an oil painting of a hummingbird with Kathy McClanahan. Cost $55, includes all supplies.
GROUPS

READERS CIRCLE —Tuesday, April 21, noon to 1:30 p.m., topic to be announced.
ARTISTS IN ACTION—Fridays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by arrangement in Studio B.
WELLS WRITERS—Tuesday, April 14, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., free Open to area writers, poets. Discussion meeting on April 28th. Contact Davina at (260) 824-5222 or cac@parlorcity.com
THANK-YOUS
* To Fancheon Resler for her “Just Desserts” program.
* To Lynne and Leann Niermeyer for their melodies at the dessert program.
ART QUOTE
“Art is always symbolic”— Margaret Atwood
Activities of the Creative Arts Council are supported by memberships, sponsors and grants from funders including Arts United, a regional agency; the Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency; and the National Endowment for the Arts, a national agency. “A great nation deserves great art!”